Jobs at Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) in Uganda - Supervisor Animal Production

Job Title: SUPERVISOR ANIMAL PRODUCTION (1 VACANCY) REF. DSC 15/70/01 [20] SALARY SCALE: UGANDA GOVERNMENT SCALE-KCCA 6 AGE: 28 YEARS AND ABOVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND WORKING EXPERIENCE: Applicants should be Ugandans holding Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary science or Animal Husbandry plus a minimum of a postgraduate Diploma in a related discipline from a recognized Institution. At least 5 years working experience in field operations of animal husbandry or should be able to diagnose and treat animals of which 3 years must have been gained at Senior level in Government or equivalent Supervisory level of relevant working experience from a reputable organization He/she should have the following Key competences: leading and supervising others, guiding and developing subordinates; good Intra/ interpersonal relation, oral and written communication, community mobilization skills; data collection, documentation and report writing skills; knowledge of community structures and systems and capacity promoting stakeholder participation in government programs; competence in animal production extension work; proven integrity, confidentiality and demonstrated competences in supervising a team of staff to enhance performance; and ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines and with limited supervision. PSC EXTERNAL ADVERT NO. 5/2012 19 DUTIES:- The incumbent will be responsible to the Manager Animal Production & Fisheries for performing the following duties:-  Coordinating the effective delivery of animal production programs at division level.  Coordinating and providing support supervision to community groups and individual members on matters regarding animal production.  Ensuring that approved plans are implemented in a timely manner and according to approved budgets  Implementing animal production programs and mobilizing communities to participate effectively  Coordinating the process of generating quality and timely monthly reports and data from the field programs. Providing support and developing competencies of supervised staff.  Monitoring and evaluating the effective implementation of National and local laws and policies on animal production.  Advising urban councils on policy and related matters regarding animal production.  Managing the discharge of statutory obligations regarding animal production.  Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time. How to Apply: PSC EXTERNAL ADVERT NO. 5/2012 1 THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandan to fill the following vacant posts in Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) and other Government Ministries. Applications should be submitted in triplicate on Public Service Form No.3(2008) accompanied by one summary form with a passport size photograph to the Secretary Public Service Commission, Kampala to be received not later than 25th May 2012. The application forms are obtainable from the Public Service Commission Office, 2nd floor Farmers, House, Parliament Avenue, Kampala, Ministry/Department Headquarters and District Service Commission Offices. As proof of experience where required, applicants MUST attach the relevant documents such as Appointment, confirmation or related document. Applications should bear the title of the post as well as the reference number specified against the vacancy. Each Application form should bear the words PSC EXTERNAL ADVERT 5/2012 on the first page of the form Applicants should clearly indicate the first and second choice against the post where applicable and must not apply for more than two posts. Applicants should attach three sets of certified photocopies of their certificates and testimonials, plus three recent certified passport size photographs. Failure to comply with any of the requirements or information indicated or specified in this Advert will lead to automatic disqualification. Applicants who shall not hear from the Public Service Commission on completion of the selection exercise should consider themselves unsuccessful. Deadline: 25th May 2012